Origin

origin  /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/ noun     the place where something begins

When I set out this Saturday morning, I was looking forward to my day in London. A mooch around, lunch with Alice (don't judge me by the venue), a visit to a craft fair. All good things, but I seem to have returned with more than I expected (and I am not just referring to shopping!)

Origin was incredible - I have so much to share with you. But I am still trying to assimilate all that I saw into coherent thoughts. Perhaps this coming week, a series of posts featuring some things which caught my eye. And what they might inspire me to get on with.

Because visiting also made me remember the roots of my blog. It all began with craft and there seems to have been less and less of it here of late. So perhaps it is time to restart my making dynamic.

No pressure there then! There's nothing like going public with one's goals to provide incentive.

 

 

 

Comments

[trash]

I was wondering over on Alice's blog whether it actually stood for 'Sitting & Musing'. That would fit right in with any bloggy view of the world.

[simone]

Looking forward to see what you make!

[blackbird]

Am only slightly boiling with envy.

[TheMadHouse]

I am green with envy and hope to enjoy more of your crafy makes

[kristina]

Oh I am indeed envious--Origin and Spitalfields and Alice! So what sort of crafty ventures are you planning? How exciting!

K x

[Lynn]

I shall sprawl on my chaise longue with a box of bonbons and an afghan and cast a lazy eye upon your industrious crafting.

[Monica]

I'm green with envy... I so would have loved to come... instead I spent the afternoon with a house with little noisy boys and and absentee husband (... didn't know rugby matches lasted that long... he's in trouble now)...

Can't wait to read more!!

[Gina]

More envy here. I very much wanted to get to Origin this year but couldn't make it. And to spend the day with Alice too... lucky you!

[UK lass in US]

I keep my goals very quiet so that when they go the same way as the 'finish painting the house' goal even I will forget that I ever had them. Maybe I should try the public shaming approach, as my willpower is obviously lacking...

[dottycookie]

It seems a little insufficient to call Origin a craft fair by the look of the website! I'm wondering whether I can play hooky for a day and nip down there before it ends. Hmmm.

[lucy locket]

Blogging your intentions is certainly a good way of pressurising yourself to actually do them!!! Good luck! Lucy x ;o)

[The Coffee Lady]

Whatever you blog about, it'll be good. Hell, you only need to post pictures of good mugs to make me happy.

[Whimsycate]

Good Luck with getting back to your crafty roots, and ENOY it!

Cate, x

[little pink room]

I'm really looking forward to your posts this week. I'm in exactly the same position. More and more talk of things I'd like to do, not much action. Maybe some of your enthusiasm and inspiration will rub off on me? Glad your feeling excited! Aoife x

[skirmishofwit]

What a lovely day! Very much looking forward to your 'crafty' posts.

[Thimbleanna]

I LOVE that mug!!! Can't wait to see more from Origins.